Plastic surgeons serve safety tips to lessen ATV-related injuries

Published: Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 15:01 [IST]

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Washington, July 15 : With an increasing number of ATV-related injuries in children, plastic surgeons have advised people to be more cautious and follow safety tips to help reduce the incidence of devastating injuries.

All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) have been popular among adults and kids enjoying their vacations, but this fun can turn into a nightmare if safety is overlooked. They can go more than 60 miles per hour, weigh more than 700 pounds and tip over easily.

"Each year, plastic surgeons treat thousands of patients with severe head trauma, eye injuries, disfiguring lacerations and facial fractures from ATV accidents. These debilitating injuries may be avoided by following a few safety tips," said Dr Andrew Wexler, president, the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons.